[GCFL-discuss] Fw: Prevention

[Discussion of the Good, Clean Funnies List]

This is of course a paid political message, but its not a bad explanation
of some of the better points of the new health care system.

For a more objective, data-driven source, I recommend www.kff.org, which
last I checked had a page which provided a good estimate of what medical
insurance will cost you at your current income with your current number
of dependents.

Siarlys

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Michelle Obama <info at barackobama.com>
When you hear about the new health reform law these days, too much talk
is focused on the political.

What I've found is that most Americans just want to know how this new law
helps their families stay healthy -- and how it reduces their costs.

The first thing I tell people who ask about the Affordable Care Act is
that, for moms like me, it makes our lives easier. It gives families
control over their own care. And it gives us the comfort of knowing that
our insurance will be there when we need it most -- especially if we get
sick. Then I tell them that it gets better, but there's a lot to know. To
help, this administration has set up HealthCare.gov, where folks can see
customized information about how care will improve for their families.

So much of what makes this law great is its emphasis on preventive care
-- right now, too many people aren't getting the check-ups or the
screenings they need to stay healthy. Twelve percent of kids haven't seen
a doctor in the past year. And 59 million adults -- and 11 million
children -- depend on an insurance plan that does not cover basic
immunizations.

Health reform is changing that. Under this new law, all new private plans
will provide basic preventive services -- things like childhood
immunizations and checkups, mammograms, colonoscopies, cervical
screenings, and treatment for high blood pressure -- absolutely free of
charge. No copay. No deductible. No co-insurance needed.

And, on HealthCare.gov, you can not only learn what preventive steps will
help keep your family healthy, but also what insurance coverage options
are available based on your needs.

A focus on prevention will help us to combat diabetes, heart disease, and
high blood pressure -- chronic illnesses that right now lead to seven of
ten deaths in the United States and 75 percent of our national health
care costs.

And it will help us tackle an issue that is dear to my heart -- childhood
obesity. As some of you know one of my top priorities as First Lady is
the Let's Move! campaign, where we have made it our goal to put a stop to
the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so children who
are born today grow up at a healthy weight.

Each of us needs to take responsibility for our own health and the health
of our families, and the new health reform law can help. That's why I'm
writing today -- to make sure you and Americans across the country know
how their health plans are getting better day by day under reform.

Please visit HealthCare.gov and find out more about your care:

www.healthcare.gov

Thank you,

Michelle Obama





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